The Catechism of the Catholic Church says about people of same-sex attraction, “They must be accepted with respect, compassion, and sensitivity. Every sign of unjust discrimination in their regard should be avoided.” (CCC, para 2358)

I invite you to sign a petition against the “Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2017” in the NSW State Parliament. If this Bill is passed, it will send a message that we as a society have abandoned our deep human commitment not...

Over the course of the next two weeks many Australians will be celebrating two solemn memorials: Good Friday and ANZAC Day. Don’t disconnect them, both are inextricably linked. In the Gospels, Jesus calls us his friends proclaiming, “A man can have no greater love...

As you settle back into your attitude of defensive repose at the start of the homily, I am reminded of a couple of quotes I once saw. One said, "we, preachers don't talk in our sleep – we talk in other people's sleep." Another said, "If...

In one of the Peanut’s comics, Charlie Brown and his best friend, Linus, are next to each other gazing down at a sapling. “It’s a beautiful little tree, isn’t it?” remarks Charlie Brown. “Yes, it is,” says Linus, who is wearing his...

Fr Vince Whiteman, a priest of our Diocese, aged 81 years and ordained in 1963, entered eternal life at 7.20 am on Sunday 6 November 2016. Vince died peacefully. His first-cousin, Sr Marea Ross RSJ, was with him. As a faithful servant of Christ, Vince, in his...

I am aware there has been some discussion about the proposed forum to be held on 14 June 2016 at West Wollongong, as organised by the Australian Family Association (AFA) – some in support of the forum and some expressing concerns.

As you all well know, Catholic Schools Week helps us and the wider community to reflect on what our Catholic Schools mean to the 20,000 students and their parents, as well as to the Church in our Diocese.

The full impact of Catholic schooling in our country is seen in the 750,000...